Yamhill Valley Wine Country News

As weather turns cooler in Yamhill County, residents celebrate the onset of Fall and warms up with food (of course!) for a good cause. Part collaboration dinner, part street party, the 3rd annual Light the Fire benefit on October 1 is bringing local chefs and winemakers together to showcase local food, fine wine and fun in an event that supports … [Read more...]

Harvest has come to Yamhill Valley; grapes hang heavy on the vines and local wineries are bustling with activity. While most tours take place in summertime, guests looking for a hands-on approach to wine visit in the fall. A new Harvest Experience at Hyland Estates in Dundee aims to allow guest to help work the sorting tables, taste juice directly … [Read more...]

Lights go up as the sun goes down behind the vineyards, setting a scene that is simultaneously Elizabethan and Oregonian. Each summer, crowds gather on picnic blankets to drink wine and watch local theater at its finest.
Since 2009, Willamette Shakespeare has brought the works of William Shakespeare to Oregon wine country, providing free … [Read more...]

Those looking for a music scene that’s off the beaten path, need look no further than the small town of Willamina. Every summer, the Wildwood Music Festival showcases regional musical talent while celebrating its own little corner of Oregon in a weekend of camping and concerts that all started with two friends.
Big fans of their little town, … [Read more...]

While many people think of a day in Yamhill wine country as relaxing, runners know better. For one day each July, the Dundee Hills transform into a grueling cross country-style course for the Fueled by Fine Wine Half Marathon. Started in 2009, the race lets 1,200 participants run the rows through local vineyards to a tasting party at the finish … [Read more...]

Planning on cycling or spending the day at Champoeg State Park? Then plan to stop by the small community of Butteville, where an old local favorite has gotten a facelift. Just outside of Yamhill County across the Willamette River nine miles from Newberg, the historic Butteville Store opened its doors this April for a summer of new management, menus … [Read more...]

Wine lovers are invited to celebrate the Summer Solstice at a party in the vineyard with the winemakers and growers of the Eola-Amity Hills AVA. This premier event will feature a pig roast, bonfire, and live music, as well as a silent auction and great local wines poured by the winemakers on Saturday, June 17 at 6 p.m. at Legacy Vineyard, 1600 Oak … [Read more...]

Looking to pick up some local gifts and grub? Yamhill County farmers’ markets have you covered. Selling everything from fresh fruit and produce to filberts, most farmers’ markets start up in May and last through the Fall. In addition to weekly markets with vendors, you can find local flavors at various farm stores in the area. Mark these market … [Read more...]

Rallying around its world-class pinot noirs, the Willamette Valley dining scene is home to some of the best restaurants in Oregon, and most are just around an hour away. Besides the many talented chefs who have moved into the region, wine country restaurants often work with farmers and foragers who are also their neighbors.
Check out the below map … [Read more...]

Forget flowers—here in Yamhill county, April showers bring on May, which happens to be Oregon Wine Month! During the month-long celebration leading up to Memorial Day Weekend, visitors can experience Oregon wines and explore wineries at numerous local events. Here are five unique ways to taste the best of Oregon Wine all May long.
Wine About … [Read more...]

This weekend, celebrate Earth Day in a unique way by supporting local wildlife education and care as Erath Winery in Dundee hosts Wings Over Wine. Started in 2015, Wings Over Wine is a wildlife rehabilitation program that aims to raise awareness and funding for injured and orphaned Oregon birds of prey by hosting events at vineyard sites. We caught … [Read more...]

The Pacific Northwest is known for picturesque vineyards and intimate tasting rooms, but for one weekend every year the Willamette Valley goes big. With more than 170 vendors, including 80 wineries, the McMinnville Wine & Food Classic has grown in attendance over the years to 5,000 visitors and is hosted in one of the biggest venues in town, … [Read more...]

The James Beard Foundation announced the semifinalists for its 2017 awards Wednesday morning, with the most Oregon chefs and restaurants represented to date. In case you have not seen it yet, we wanted to share the exciting announcement that JORY has been nominated for Outstanding Wine Program - James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards 2017. This is … [Read more...]

Looking for a way to relax on a rainy day? Try your hand at pottery and painting at Jack Potter Art Lounge in McMinnville, where the motto is ”Art for All.” Shelves lined with white ceramics of all shapes greet guests as they walk through the doors, and tables topped with paint pots, and mugs filled with brushes await. Located downtown, Jack Potter … [Read more...]

The new boutique hotel coming to McMinnville is going for a local look. On January 27, Odd Fellows Building (OFB) LLC announced its plans to break ground in May 2017 for the Atticus Hotel, an “Oregon-inspired” luxury hotel that will be located in downtown McMinnville.
Officially opening in Spring 2018, the 36-room boutique hotel will be located … [Read more...]

Looking for something sweet to do for Valentine’s Day? Come on down to the Willamette Valley for sips and eats. This weekend, Yamhill Valley vintners are serving up romantic events, from wine and chocolate pairings to a chance to create your own wine blend with a custom label. Find a fine wine experience that best fits your relationship at one of … [Read more...]

We at Pursuitist love a good food weekend. And when you combine that with an award-winning portfolio of chefs, a luxury hotel stay, and wine from one of our favorite regions (Willamette Valley, Oregon) … let’s just say we can’t wait to attend. For the third year, the award-winning Allison Inn & Spa’s annual Cuvée Weekend will take place … [Read more...]

Just across from Dayton’s historic Fort Yamhill blockhouse, the windows of one small-town shop offer a little bit of everything—from clothes and cards to jewelry and journals. Recently celebrating its first year in business, Dayton Mercantile caters to locals as well as visitors and was designed with community in mind.
Opening in November 2016, … [Read more...]

The holidays may be over but in Oregon, ‘tis the season to eat truffles! Considered a culinary delicacy, truffles are a rare form of mushroom that grace the tables of the finest restaurants in the world and are grown in France and—you guessed it, the Willamette Valley.
Now in its twelfth year, the Oregon Truffle Festival will be held in Newberg … [Read more...]

Hidden along a winding country road in the hills of Dundee, a quaint, cream-colored building houses Briar Rose Creamery. Established in 2010, this small-town operation may seem remote but recently has been churning out some seriously award-winning cheeses.
In November, Briar Rose’s Carena competed among 3,000 cheeses and earned a silver medal at … [Read more...]

Tis the season to be thankful— and wineries in the Willamette Valley take gratitude seriously. After the harvest, more than 150 wineries open their doors and invite guests in for free tastings and activities as part of Wine Country Thanksgiving. They also open their cupboards to collect food for the annual Willamette Cares Food … [Read more...]

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